2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 590 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | Viano | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
